Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana rolls-out Decade of the Artisan in Rustenburg, 9 to 10 May

Deputy Minister Manana to visit selected employers and high-school learners IN the North West province on the Decade of the Artisan Advocacy campaign

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, MP, will roll-out the Decade of the Artisan in Rustenburg, North West province on the 9^th and 10^th  of May 2016. 

On the first day, the Deputy Minister will visit three companies in their workplaces in a bid to encourage them to work closely with TVET Colleges by opening up their workplaces in order for our artisan learners to acquire workplace training; and also donate equipment to colleges for the advancement of the vocational system.  

On the second day, the Deputy Minister will interact with over 1000 learners from nearby high-schools to motivate them to consider artisanship as a career of choice in the 21^st Century as well as share information on critical scarce skills that will advance the economy of the country.

Members of the media are invited to employer visits scheduled as follows:

Date: Monday, 9 May 2016

1. Bafokeng Platinum Mine: RBPLAT-STYLDRIFT Mine, Styldrift Farm, 90-JQ, Sun City Road, R556, Rustenburg (8h30 – 10h15) and 10h15 – 10h30 Media Briefing
2. KwaMaritane Bush Lodge: Pilanesberg National Park, Rustenburg (11h00 – 12h30)
3. Ford: ORBIT TVET College, Mankwe Campus, Stand 230, Unit 2, Mogwase (13h30 – 15h30)

Decade of the Artisan Cocktail Dinner – KwaMaritane Bush Lodge (18h00 – 20h00)

Date: Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Time: 8h00 to 13h00
Venue: (High School Learner programme at ORBIT TVET College, Mankwe Campus)

RSVPs and enquires:

Busiswa Gqangeni
Cell: 061 351 2695 / 079 547 5299
E-mail: Gqangeni.B@dhet.gov.za